MANNY PACQUIAO is making a stunning return to the ring to take on Mario Barrios.
The boxing legend heads straight into a world title fight in which he will be hoping to claim the WBC welterweight belt.
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After four years out of the professional ring, 46-year-old ‘PacMan’ is coming off a unanimous decision loss to Yordenis Ugas back in 2021.
Set to make his 73rd professional fight, Pacquiao could make history next month by becoming the oldest welterweight champion in boxing history.
The fight announcement came on May 21 after PacMan confirmed on social media that he’ll be coming out of retirement – a move that took fans by surprise.
However, boxings only eight-division world champion will have to face difficult opponent and current champ Mario Barrios.
The 30-year-old boxer is currently in his prime and is the heavy favourite coming into this fight.
Not only is Barrios 16 years younger than Pacquiao but fans have realised he’s much taller too.
Barrios stands at 6 feet tall, while the Filipino superstar measures just 5’5, a big height difference that was on full display during their press conference on June 3rd.
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SunSport has everything you need to about this huge title fight.
When is Manny Pacquiao vs Mario Barrios?
Manny Pacquiao will take on Mario Barrios for the WBC Welterweight title on Saturday July 19.
The huge title fight is being held at the MGM Grand in Las Vegas.
Timings have not yet been confirmed but you can expect the main event ring walks around 4am in early hours of the Sunday morning BST.
What TV channel is Manny Pacquiao vs Mario Barrios on and can it be streamed?
Manny Pacquiao vs Mario Barrios is set to the broadcast live on Amazon Prime Video PPV.
A price for the fight has not yet been revealed.
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